Sony to launch firm to explore making electric cars


Yoshida introduces the Vision-S 02, an SUV prototype vehicle, during a Sony press event for CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Vision-S is packed with internal and external sensors and is used by Sony to test its autonomous driving technologies. — AFP

LAS VEGAS: Electronics giant Sony unveiled on Jan 4 a new prototype of its Vision-S electric vehicle and announced the founding of a company to explore jumping into the rapidly growing market.

The Japanese firm, better known for its TVs and video game consoles, will create the Sony Mobility subsidiary in spring 2022 as it weighs entering the field.

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